8 Delicious Smoothies for Weight Loss

Smoothies for weight loss are really a no brainer. They are delicious, nutritious, fairly low in calories, while still being nutrient rich and capable of keeping you full for a long time. These smoothie recipes can help with shedding extra weight, flush out toxins, and boost your metabolism. Plus, they are delicious so you won’t feel like your restricting yourself.

If your adding smoothies into your weight loss regimen one of the greatest things is you can customize them to you’re specific likes and needs. If you don’t like chia seeds in your smoothie? No problem, substitute for flax or hemp seed. You’re not big on greens? No sweat, smoothies are the perfect solution since your can cover up the taste so easily with delicious sweet fruit!

I’ve put together just a few of my favorite smoothie recipes. I’m sure you will find one of them or several of them just as tasty as they sound.

8 Delicious Smoothies for Weight Loss

PINEAPPLE GREEN SMOOTHIE

1 cup fresh spinach

3/4 cup coconut water

1 cup frozen pineapple

BENEFITS: Spinach is a great source of folate and antioxidants and can help protect against numerous cancers due to it’s chlorophyll content. Coconut water is loaded with potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, protein, vitamins, and minerals that help to rejuvenate the cells. Pineapple promotes good bone health, improved digestion, stronger immune system and has anti-inflammatory properties. It also has high levels of vitamin C and can reduce inflammation from colds and sinus infections.

WATERMELON SMOOTHIE

6 cups seedless watermelon, chopped

1 cup of non-dairy milk

12 ice cubes

BENEFITS: Watermelon has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C and it’s packed with lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids that promote heart health, bone health and have anti-inflammatory properties.

ORANGE LEMON AND FLAX SEED SMOOTHIE

2 large oranges

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon ground flax seeds

BENEFITS: Oranges are great source of carotenoids, flavonoids, and vitamin C that help detoxify your body, protect from heart disease, and fight cancer. Lemons are rich in vitamin C that helps boost the immune system and flush out toxins. Lemons also aid in weight loss. Flax Seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid that protect against myocardial infarction, reduces bad cholesterol, and helps prevent strokes.

BLUEBERRY, OATS, AND CHIA SEED SMOOTHIE

1/2 cup blueberries

1/4 cup oats

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2 cups non dairy milk

BENEFITS: Blueberries are rich in fiber and antioxidants and also have anti-inflammatory properties. Oats are a great source of dietary fiber that aids in weight loss. It also improves digestion. Chia Seeds promote weight loss and can help protect from cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

RASBERRY, CHIA SEED, AND COCONUT WATER SMOOTHIE

1/2 cup raspberries

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2 cups coconut water

handful mint leaves

BENEFITS: Raspberries contain antioxidants and have antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Chia seeds promote weight loss and can protect you from cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Coconut water is loaded with potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, protein, vitamins, and minerals that help to rejuvenate the cells. Mint helps to improve digestion, prevents bloating and gastritis, relieves menstrual pain and headache, and prevents staphylococcus infection.

PEACH, PASSION FRUIT, AND FLAX SEED SMOOTHIE

2 peaches, chopped

1/2 cup passion fruit

1 tablespoon ground flax seeds

BENEFITS: Peaches are rich in antioxidants that help to flush out toxins. They also have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammation-induced obesity. Passion fruit is loaded with phytonutrients that make it an excellent antimicrobial and cancer preventing agent. Flax seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) that helps to minimize the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke and reduces bad cholesterol levels.

CUCUMBER SPINACH SMOOTHIE

1/2 cucumber

1/2 green apple

3/4 cup spinach

200 ml water

BENEFITS: Cucumbers are rich in fiber and phytonutrients which have anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants, and fight cancer. Cucumbers contain beta carotene which is an antioxidant that helps with immunity. Apples are another good source of fiber, vitamin C, and flavonoids that fight cancer. Spinach is a great source of folate and antioxidants and can help protect against numerous cancers due to it’s chlorophyll content.

BANANA KALE SMOOTHIE

1/2 cup kale

1/2 cup coconut water

1 frozen banana

BENEFITS: Kale is rich in vitamins K, A and C that support heart health, bone health, skin health, vision, immune heath, and prevent cancer and diabetes. Kale also increases your metabolism. Coconut water is loaded with potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, protein, vitamins, and minerals that help to rejuvenate the cells. Bananas are rich in potassium, magnesium, vitamins B6 and C, as well as fiber. Bananas strengthen your nervous system, reduce swelling, and aid in weight loss.

I love putting kale, spinach, and even chard into smoothies. It makes it so much easier to get all of my greens in for the day. Plus you can alter everything to your personal taste. I hope you enjoy it!

Yes, all of the ingredients are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. I drank them while I was breastfeeding my son and they were a great solution for a quick meal and energy boost. The greens, flax seeds, chia seeds, oats, and coconut water are fantastic for you and your little one. Packed with lots of nutrients you’ll both benefit from 🙂

I do enjoy fruit smoothies too, especially as a summer treat. I agree that people tend forget about all of the really healthy foods you can add to really bulk up your smoothies without adding loads of fruit.

As soon as the sun starts shining after a long winter, my craving for smoothies hits! Can’t wait to try these delicious and beneficial options, especially the blueberry and oats. Such an easy way to treat our bodies well!

These all sound amazing! And so refreshing as well. I’m from Vegas and it’s already hot here in february so I could use a refreshing drink haha. Thank you! 🙂
BTW, I love your blog concept and name, so great to see sisters working together. Good luck 🙂